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Many of the HERO STORIES, history,
citations and other information detailed in this website are, at least for now,
available in PRINT or DIGITAL format from AMAZON.COM. The below comprise the nearly
4-dozen "Home Of Heroes" books currently available.

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Medal
of Honor Books

This series of books contains the citations for ALL
Medals of Honor awarded to that branch of service, with brief biographical data and photos
of many of the recipients. Some of them also include citations for other awards, analysis
of awards, data tables and analysis and more. These are LARGE volumes, each 8 1/2" x
11" and more than 500 pages each. Click on a book to find it on Amazon.com where you
can find more details on what is contained in each book, as well as to get a free preview.
Each volume is $24.95.

These books contain the citations for nearly all of the awards of the Silve
Star and higher to members of each branch of service in the War on Terrorism. Books
include photos of most recipients, some biographical data, analysis of awards by rank,
unit, date, and more.

ENCYCLOPEDIA
of AMERICAN MILITARY HEROES

With the 5 Medal of Honor volumes
above, these compilations comprise a virtual 28-volume ENCYCLOPEDIA of decorated American
heroes(15,000 pages) with award citations, history, tables & analysis, and
detailed indexes of ACEs, FLAG OFFICERS, and more. (Click on any book to see it in
Amazon.com - $24.95 Each Volume)

Established in 1926 and made retroactive for actions after 1918, the
first recipient of the DFC was Charles A. Lindberg. Other distinguished aviators to
receive the award were Commander Richard Byrd and Amelia Earhart. The DFC can be
awarded for achievements in aviation as demonstrated by these three recipients, or for
heroism in aerial combat.